Making Time For Art During A Busy Week: Art Vlog

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  • Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
  • This week I bring you along with me as I try my best to grab times to paint during a REALLY busy and exhausting week. Things and people mentioned are listed below.
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    THINGS/PEOPLE MENTIONED:
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    *SMALL TRAVEL SIZE SPRITZER WATER BOTTLE:
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    *POSCA MARKER:
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    gouache:
    *HOLBEIN GOUACHE:
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    *WINSOR & NEWTON GOUACHE:
    www.dpbolvw.ne...
    watercolors:
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    *HOLBEIN WATERCOLOR:
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 272

  • @Blick_Art
    @Blick_Art Рік тому +43

    We love the reminder to start with the big shapes first and progressively refining the image- that's such an important principle, and even the most experienced artists need a reminder to start general and get more specific as you go! Sorry to hear you're sore- it's just all too easy to ignore what the body tells us it needs when we're overloaded with work. The thing about taking a break is there's a part of the brain that's still engaged in making art, and those ideas will still simmering away in there until you're ready!

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому +4

      So true Blick!

    • @PunjabiHumanitarian
      @PunjabiHumanitarian Рік тому

      Blick Art can you please really do something about your shipping costs to Canada? We are literally neighbours so some neighbour advantage would be nice plus it would be a great business move for the company. I really hope you consider it!

    • @Blick_Art
      @Blick_Art Рік тому +1

      @@PunjabiHumanitarian We hear you. Unfortunately shipping costs are part of the customer experience that we have least control over, but we are always looking for the best delivery options that meet what artists expect in terms of promptness and reliability, as well as cost. Thanks for reaching out!

    • @PunjabiHumanitarian
      @PunjabiHumanitarian Рік тому +1

      @@Blick_Art Thanks for getting back!

  • @pamelajohansen882
    @pamelajohansen882 Рік тому +7

    Although i like watching you paint and talk about art i really your Christian music. May u always be strong in your faith and share it with others

  • @smilesoftexas
    @smilesoftexas Рік тому +16

    Ok….I’ve just finished watching…haha, you’re so funny!! Diapers for plein air painting…I can see the mass rush to Blick now. The endorsement potential: “Sandi Hester Painting Panties” or you could call them the “Painties”. It has a ring to it don’t you think?!! I hope you didn’t end up getting sick.

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому +6

      Oh my goodness this made us laugh sooooooo hard!!! Maybe I can do a painted version for them - like the one with the pooping tiger 😂

    • @lulabelle33
      @lulabelle33 Рік тому +1

      Omg. So funny and can't you just see it take off like all Sandi touches lol

  • @aekorfker
    @aekorfker Рік тому +9

    Dutchie here, plakkaatverf is dutch for gouache 😄

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому +1

      Ohhhhhhhhh. No wonder I couldn’t pronounce it 😂

  • @parkametrist7165
    @parkametrist7165 Рік тому +24

    'Talens' is a company from the Netherlands that makes art supllies. Amongst other things (like your Art Creations Sketchbooks) they make 'plakkaatverf'. 'Plakkaat' is an old fashioned Dutch word for 'poster' and 'verf' means 'paint'. So: poster paint. Most artists and designers in the Netherlands would use the French word 'gouache' for that nowadays. It's probably on it to indicate that it's the sort of gouache that designers prefer. (Opaque) Some artists prefer a more transparent gouache that helps them to make gradients.

  • @corncobpipe4
    @corncobpipe4 Рік тому +7

    😂😂 Between pulling your shirt out of the "dumpster," to your discussion about adult diapers and period panties, and the chair toot at the end, I am absolutely rolling on the floor! 😂 Thanks for getting my day off to such a great start! ❤

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому +1

      So glad it gave you some laughs 🙌❤️

  • @gadegaby
    @gadegaby Рік тому +2

    the painting of the red car 😍!!!!! I love your vlogs

    • @gadegaby
      @gadegaby Рік тому

      Get well! And keep on painting, we'll enjoy then when you can

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому +1

      Thank you!!!

  • @elainebrenner9350
    @elainebrenner9350 Рік тому +11

    Happy belated 50th birthday to Grady! 🎉 I hope you recover well from your overuse of your arm. Take care.

  • @emgjagogg
    @emgjagogg Рік тому +14

    Love this vlog format so much, to really see the bits of your artist life, making art in action, the ups and downs and your fun and authentic personality. And, I appreciate knowing your restocks bc that means they are tried and true! Thanks and take care.

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому

      Good point about showing the restock!

  • @susanbrisson6373
    @susanbrisson6373 Рік тому +1

    Glad I’m not the only one who goes out in public with paint on my clothes!

  • @michelleh9685
    @michelleh9685 Рік тому +12

    As always love your art process & your realness of life sandy, especially as a woman in her 50's myself, i can relate to the underwear dilemma. By talking about it openly your helping to normalise the issues we women deal with x

  • @karenjacobs3775
    @karenjacobs3775 Рік тому +5

    Just claryfying: Royal talens is the brand. Plakkaatverf is the Dutch word for gouache. Thanks for a great video, always inspiring; wow for throwing the party and happy birthday wishes for Grady!

  • @paulwoodford1984
    @paulwoodford1984 Рік тому +8

    Always a pleasure to see the gorgeous Sandi and her wonderful art. I always get a folklore type vibe from it.

  • @andreajlmoore
    @andreajlmoore Рік тому +2

    Haha…love you Sandi. I mean, you are such an honest and real UA-camr…even letting us know that you retrieved and put on a dirty shirt. That made me laugh! Thanks for taking us along on your car sketching outings…great idea for people nervous about doing art in public. Oh, and, a very happy birthday to Grady too!🎉 Oh my goodness! I wrote this comment and then watched the rest of this vlog…little did I know you were about to launch into a period panties/adult diapers discussion….hilarious!!😂😂

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому +1

      😂😂😂😂 this made me laugh

  • @eviedivadoodles
    @eviedivadoodles Рік тому

    Sandie... your videos fill me with such joy. You're such a warm and wonderful person, I have had your videos on throughout the weekend catching up while I draw. I saw that your new Birds course is live - I will be buying that this week coming when I get paid, I have a love of drawing and painting birds so I cannot wait to join the class. I also hope that your wrist has healed. I once had RSI in my wrist (as a trainee accountant of all things, filling in pages upon pages of numbers) and it was not fun. I wish you a speedy recovery, your hands and arms are so important to your craft. Sending well wishes and warm hugs, Eve

  • @The.lazy.eyed.artist
    @The.lazy.eyed.artist 3 місяці тому

    Hello, I have been a subscriber for a little while but I have just recently been able to go back and watch some of your older video's. I love your video's but this one sealed the deal. (You are my people). I love that your so honest about everything. My sister and I forget the simplest words and have to run home and pray we make it. Those period pads are a great idea. Thank you so much for your hard work to bring these videos to us.

  • @lisakorp
    @lisakorp Рік тому +3

    Get some rest and heal. I really appreciate you sharing your artist journey with us. You inspire! Be well 🙏💪

  • @Janartable
    @Janartable Рік тому

    Thanks Sandi! I have been following you since way back. I remember when you almost gave up. Look at you now. :) I haven’t been painting and drawing for a while…was off on another art tangent. I need to come back to this. And take the time….your followers will be here when you feel better! :)

  • @MegadoseTheOutsiderArtist
    @MegadoseTheOutsiderArtist Рік тому +2

    Btw LOVE YOUR GLASSES! Thank you for being a bright light in a dark world. You gave me such inspiration... And long story short-I'm doing a painting for an orphanage in Luxor Egypt!! If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have had the self esteem to do it! Thank you

  • @sincerelyceline
    @sincerelyceline Рік тому

    Hello Sandi😍This is probably my most favorite video of yours🙈 Please take us along for more art trips in the car when you finish up resting well~ seeing all the used up art supplies gives me so much artist joy hehe, super inspiring how you found the time for all these things❤ also very glad to see a christian artist on this platform🥰 Looking forward to your next one!

  • @ArtySubu
    @ArtySubu Рік тому

    Happy birthday to Grady!

  • @eileengamache9128
    @eileengamache9128 Рік тому +1

    Do know that I went right out to buy some empty little pans to use my favorite colors when painting! You always inspire me with tidbits like not even getting out of the car some days…it’s permission which we all think we need❤️ Your energy is beautiful Sandy and please take all the time you need to rest our favorite tools on UA-cam!! xoxoE

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому

      So glad you’re finding some inspo here!!!

  • @anjalindbk3721
    @anjalindbk3721 Рік тому +4

    Happy birthday Grady 🎉
    Heal and feel better 💜 You will be missed 🤗

  • @lulabelle33
    @lulabelle33 Рік тому +2

    I LOVED this Vlog. Great combination of studio onsite materials sketch review. And YOU!!! That Sandi magic.

  • @eileenreillyarts1229
    @eileenreillyarts1229 Рік тому

    Take the time to heal. I recently had a sick break when I got a cold that just laid me out. Took 3 weeks to even start to feel a bit better. Guess I needed a break. I don't think people understand how much time it takes to edit. Anyway, you kept me company while rewrapping my handmade watercolour as I'm relaunching them under a different brand.

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому +1

      Yes, unless you edit you don’t know - it’s quite a lot of work

  • @lovejoyy
    @lovejoyy Рік тому

    Happy birthday, Grady!
    Take as much as you need. Have you tried to use your non dominant hand with the mouse? It’s good for your brain. It does take longer because your brain is building synapses. But take the Tim off anyway, because you need it! Big hugs!

  • @Christine__D
    @Christine__D Рік тому

    I just love that you talk to us like your best girlfriend about stuff like period panties ❤ You made my day 😊 So happy you had a fun birthday party for Grady. Thank you for sharing your art and your heart! Hope your elbow feels better soon.

  • @monicahiatt
    @monicahiatt Рік тому

    Sandi, even when you are toast you are amazing. However, you deserve rest days. You deserve rest days. You deserve rest days. We will always be here when you return. Refreshed, restoked, renewed. 🥰

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому

      Thank you Monica ❤️❤️❤️

  • @GillianCrossArt
    @GillianCrossArt Рік тому

    Please do have a break Sandi. I really must be inspired to grab a few minutes here and there to sketch. I've been moving house and the new studio is a mess of boxes, my dad just passed away as well and I've only managed to do one sketch in the past couple of weeks.Your sketches are always inspiring...love the ones with the geese.

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому +1

      So sorry to hear that about your dad! When I have seasons like your having its hard to find time to paint - on the other side of this you’ll get back to it - some seasons breaks are required

    • @GillianCrossArt
      @GillianCrossArt Рік тому

      @@sandihester Awww thanks Sandi 💜

  • @anateresamendes-collins615
    @anateresamendes-collins615 6 місяців тому

    Really enjoyed the music you selected in this video. Might be the 4th time I watch this video. 🤓💕✂️🐞

  • @nancyloomis3046
    @nancyloomis3046 Рік тому

    Take care and get a good rest for your hands and yourself! ❤

  • @michl6688
    @michl6688 Рік тому

    Sandi, I just loved this video! You made me laugh so much. Happy 50th to Grady! I know so many people celebrating the big 5-0 this year. Sounds like you hosted a wonderful party. Enjoy your well-deserved rest! 🥰💜🎂

  • @JoAnneSmith-di8ok
    @JoAnneSmith-di8ok Рік тому +2

    Who is singing on the beginning of your Tutorial? I would love that music in the background while I sketch. Happy Birthday Grady! Beautiful works of art. Stay cool!

  • @labcat647
    @labcat647 Рік тому +1

    Well, bless your heart out plein air in our Nashville heat. It’s nice knowing I’m not the only fool around town pouring sweat into our sketchbooks.

  • @robincivis9501
    @robincivis9501 Рік тому

    Sandy uncensored. I love it!!

  • @kaateeart
    @kaateeart Рік тому

    I love to sketch at Centennial Park too! It's fun to watch someone vlog from my neighborhood.

  • @jude1515
    @jude1515 Рік тому +1

    Happy birthday to Grady.

  • @willemijnkamerling4011
    @willemijnkamerling4011 Рік тому +1

    The excitement about the ducks 😄 Your cake looked amazing 🥰

  • @ZolataArt
    @ZolataArt 8 місяців тому

    Wow, I didn't realize that you are a believer, too. Love that! ❤

  • @smilesoftexas
    @smilesoftexas Рік тому +4

    Ok Sandi…I’m not even all the way through this video but I love the music you overlaid. Beautiful! Also, I’ve got to thank you. I’ve signed up for Emma Carlisle’s and Sarah Dyer’s Patreon groups. Thanks to you. I just adore you and hope your spirits are up. Just love you to pieces!!

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому +1

      Ohhhhh awesome!!!! I love them both so much!

    • @MrsQuam
      @MrsQuam Рік тому +1

      Yes please share info on the music! ❤

  • @nancyloomis3046
    @nancyloomis3046 Рік тому

    I haven’t done artwork in my car…outside of some coloring work with color pencils, here and there while riding along on a trip. But with the heatwaves we’ve got these days, and the inability to tolerate the high heat (me ✋)or just danger being in high heat, it sounds like a great idea as long as your car doesn’t overheat while sitting still with the AC running…for an extended period. I think the cooling systems of newer model cars can deal with it….I assume you’re leaving the engine on? And NO BUGS, no sweating, lots of privacy. Nice!

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому +1

      Yes. I’m leaving the engine on

  • @april7519
    @april7519 Рік тому

    This was possibly my favourite video you have made. ❤️

  • @teresabarroso.oficinac
    @teresabarroso.oficinac Рік тому

    Always love your videos ❤ enjoy your break, we will be here when you return 😊

  • @ulrickeegger2645
    @ulrickeegger2645 10 місяців тому

    Thank you...grazie mille e ...happy birthday😊

  • @estrellasenlatierra2717
    @estrellasenlatierra2717 Рік тому +2

    Salud, salud, salud!!! Espero pronto estés bien y puedas curarte! Descansa y vuelve cuando te sientas mejor 😽 gracias por ser tan buena maestra 😊❤💐🪴🪻🦆🪿

  • @abyfuller
    @abyfuller Рік тому

    Yay a Sandi Video!!!!!!

  • @susanjanemay5713
    @susanjanemay5713 Рік тому

    Super lovely podcast, I've enjoyed it so much and am so pleased to have found you! Have a really lovely break, enjoy x 🤗

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому

      Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!

  • @TracieWho
    @TracieWho Рік тому

    Thank you for making me laugh. You know what you were talking about so I won't repeat it! 🤣🤣

  • @gardeniainbloom812
    @gardeniainbloom812 Рік тому +1

    That cake looked delicious how lovely for Grady. I love sketching in my car too. Hey Sandi what is the Gospel music you played at the beginning?

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому

      I don’t remember the name of it and I’m not in front of my computer unfortunately

  • @crownedbee5840
    @crownedbee5840 Рік тому +2

    Lovely music Sandie thanks ,also lovely party you planned for Grady so nice what you said about his friends that you treasure them as your friends too.

  • @guyguyneespinoza9087
    @guyguyneespinoza9087 Рік тому

    Great work! I love the first song you put in the video! PTL! Hope you heal soon!

  • @staciemartinez
    @staciemartinez Рік тому

    I LOVE the Royal Talens Gouache - especially that olive color, it's one of my go-tos!I I have several colors in that brand and have been very happy with them. As always Sandi, thanks for the inspiration!

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому

      That’s good to know! I’m probably going to purchase some more

  • @RoxannePonds
    @RoxannePonds Рік тому +2

    Girl you crack me up! “At least I didn’t sing.” 😂😂 love love LOVE your videos! Can’t wait to just get out there and do it tomorrow! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @mandyminiclub
    @mandyminiclub Рік тому

    Hi sandi !! I’ve just discovered your channel and I love it !
    You really inspires me to take the car, bring a few art supply along and just relax sketching. I’ve never done it before and I think it is a great idea
    XO from France

  • @svetlanav1107
    @svetlanav1107 Рік тому

    I hope you feel better soon ❤

  • @clc3897
    @clc3897 Рік тому +1

    Love that bag! 😉 Glad to see a 5 million years long video from you. Please make more. Would love to just see you work, no editing, no anything… Last two weekends we went to the lake up in the mountains (Pinecrest Lake, California). Beautiful scenery! Thought about you and your outings. I hauled some art supplies with me since I wanted to do some sketching. The spot we landed on (we actually took a boat to a more remote area of the lake) was a bit tight in the sense that there was a bunch of vegetation and trees all around me offering only small windows to look through at the landscape beyond. I thought about some of your on location plen air paintings and how much I enjoyed the big, in your face, kind of trees and things. So I used the opportunity the location provided for me and sketched a couple of pieces that I absolutely love. I hope to turn those into larger paintings one of these days. Took plenty of photos to reference later, but nothing beats doing the actual sketches on location. As always, you’re an inspiration and a muse.

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому

      Ohhh how fun and way to go for gettin out there!

    • @lleehome
      @lleehome Рік тому

      Yes. We do love the 5 million years long videos!❤❤❤

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому

      @@lleehome 😂🙌

  • @Hinkheart
    @Hinkheart 11 місяців тому

    Hi Sandi, I have just found you on youtube and want to say WOW! 🎉 and thankyou! You have changed my outlook.

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  11 місяців тому +1

      Welcome! And I’m so glad to hear that 🙌❤️

  • @christinefisher5716
    @christinefisher5716 Рік тому +2

    I needed this today!!! You are always so authentic and open, and that is so very inspiring! I can't wait to paint from the car -- I love that idea. I am in Texas and it is so HOT right now, so car painting for the win!!! Those duck paintings are so awesome!! I am so excited about your upcoming bird class. I have watched and rewatched both the landscape & acrylic classes -- so good! I pray you are well soon. Take time and take care, Sandi, we will be here when you are better! Blessings!

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому

      Yes - Texas is even hotter than here!!!! Bird class will be out at the end of next month 🙌. Thank you for purchasing the other two classes!!! I’m so glad you enjoyed them! ❤️

    • @christinefisher5716
      @christinefisher5716 Рік тому

      @@sandihester ❤

  • @rinske4714
    @rinske4714 Рік тому +1

    Love your video's! 😊 Hope you feel better soon! Plakkaatverf is the Dutch name for goauche. Im from the Netherlands. Just so you know. 😊 No hate or anything 😉

  • @veronicagreen6180
    @veronicagreen6180 Рік тому

    Please take care of your self ,enjoy summer and see you in 2 weeks!,

  • @heathermcelroy3303
    @heathermcelroy3303 Рік тому +2

    Hi. I love that you are honest,upfront and human. Keep sketching and painting. You inspire us a lot. Attitude is everything. Happy drawing!

  • @madelynsmith8281
    @madelynsmith8281 Рік тому +2

    I really love the ducks and the raven in your landscapes. Happy belated birthday to Grady. The birthday cake is beautiful. You are a real trooper in this crazy heat. 😊

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts Рік тому +2

    pulling up in different areas and painting in the car is such a fantastic idea, I might give this a try 😊

  • @hepburnshandbag
    @hepburnshandbag Рік тому

    Great video Sandi, just what I needed this week! :)

  • @DelphiEverything
    @DelphiEverything Рік тому +1

    Happy birthday Grady. You are the same age as my husband. I don’t comment on videos hardly at all but I had to say happy birthday. Love your work Sandy. Take that break and heal up.

  • @jam4441
    @jam4441 Рік тому

    Loving your new location at the pond ,ducks especially fun. Take time off no worries here. We all want a happy healthy Sandi and self care is part of an artist's life. Also just had a quick look at my dark blue pencils and think Derwents Inktense Peacock Blue 0820 might be a close colour match for your replacement pencil or a little darker Faber Castell Albrecht Durer Indanthrene blue 247 could work. They are both watercolour pencils so really nice wet coverage. Take care

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому

      I’ll check them out - thank you!

  • @lperles
    @lperles Рік тому +1

    I loved this video!!!!! OMG talk about suffering for your art = period panties 😂 or "Depends"......the purple shirt and slip ups from being tired and the sheer tenacity of forcing yourself outside despite the heat, sun, bums and basically everything. I've been taking a plein air class and holy moly is it a challenge of unintended consequences! Less is more. Glad you figured out the supplies edit. I too bring the kitchen sink only to use 3 things. BTW I grew out my greys after seeing your vids 😍

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому +2

      You did?!? I love my gray hair and I love not having to spend money and time at the hair dressers

  • @jamesstrickland228
    @jamesstrickland228 Рік тому

    I absolutely love your video's. They are so inspiring and I need that🎨🖼

  • @theresacollins13
    @theresacollins13 Рік тому

    Thank you for another inspiring and fun video!

  • @CherylWilsonArt
    @CherylWilsonArt Рік тому

    If I saw you out in the car painting like you doing I’d stare too because you’re so cute and what you’re doing is so interesting. I haven’t tried it yet and I’m going to try just because you gave me the inspiration I have your mom‘s brush and pencil holder so I’m already to go

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому

      I think I just mainly notice them watching when I’m filming myself 😂. Ohhhh nice that you have one of her rolls 🙌

  • @sheilahubbard4032
    @sheilahubbard4032 Рік тому +1

    I loved your video!, being a woman & mentioning your unmentionables😂. Your cake was beautiful, & bet it was delicious, HB Grady🎉.
    Taking us for an outing, twice!! New supplies, seeing sketches, and your new day packs!!
    You have been a busy little bee‼️
    Rest when you need to, am glad you’re in physical therapy for your arm, take good care of yourself, and we’ll see you when busy summer slows down a bit! Love ya ❤️

  • @eileengamache9128
    @eileengamache9128 Рік тому

    BTW “Happy Birthday” Grady!!✨🎂✨ Wishing you health and happiness in your new year!! That cake looked delish! xoE

  • @monikazwart6249
    @monikazwart6249 Рік тому

    Hi Sandy! Love your video’s… and ‘plakkaatverf’ is Dutch for ‘gouache’. Love from Amsterdam!

  • @onnaaddis7983
    @onnaaddis7983 Рік тому +1

    And don't be gone so long❤. Love seeing your videos and we just love you Sandy. You always inspire me. I'd love to see you do some demos and play around with some brusho it's crazy stuff and it's really fun doing some abstract watercolor

  • @annrubino6252
    @annrubino6252 Рік тому

    Great video, Sandi. I absolutely loved the painting of the elderly couple sitting in front of a car. The feeling was so authentic. Beautiful painting!

  • @marshashoemake1246
    @marshashoemake1246 Рік тому +1

    Happy Birthday to Grady and as always I love how you inspire all of us to create. Take care of yourself.

  • @bunsy0808
    @bunsy0808 Рік тому +1

    Take care of your body, it's telling you to rest. We'll see you when you’re feel better. ❤

  • @marielouiseweeksb33attitud33
    @marielouiseweeksb33attitud33 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Sandi for wonderful videos that help me after a stressful week.

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому

      I’m glad to hear it was helpful! So sorry about the stressful week 😔

  • @amandajb2024
    @amandajb2024 Рік тому

    You’re so real. Love it!!

  • @Julie-vy3oz
    @Julie-vy3oz Рік тому

    Fun and inspiring vid. Hope you take time and rest and heal.Take it. :)

  • @discohandgliding
    @discohandgliding Рік тому +1

    The birthday cake turned out fabulous! I wish you a complete recovery & some nice r & r. 🌟

  • @LaylaPayton
    @LaylaPayton Рік тому

    Sandi, you are such a refreshing, little ball of joy. Thank you for all of the great tips and banter. I savor these videos.

  • @alloftheaboveeunicesmith9625

    Wow I needed a visit with Sandi Hester… such a mental vacation. Thanks Sandi… chat away I’m listening with my creative parts lol everything else is too tired . Blessings

  • @darlenesmith515
    @darlenesmith515 Рік тому

    Of course if you need to heal, take time off. Love your paintings and the vlogs. Thanks for sharing, Sandi.

  • @lightbulbnirvana
    @lightbulbnirvana Рік тому

    Hey Sandi,
    I don't know if anyone else piped up, but "plakkaatverf" is Dutch for a potato-starch gouache or poster paint. Oh, I see someone did write in about that., but did they say the part about potato starch? It does have a different quality, I agree with you. I'll have to investigate that! Thanks for the news on that!
    About DS watercolor sticks? Why not make your own labels for when you divide the sticks in two? Do you have a scanner? You could cut the label off when they are new, scan it, and then print a duplicate for your half-stick, taping on the side with the name after cutting off the other part? Or maybe make little coin envelopes for them when they get too small for labels?
    You know I love your singing. I was sorry not to hear you sing. I prefer singing over discussions of adult diapers any day!
    Glad you had a nice party for Grady, please wish him a belated happy B-day.
    I hope you heal your editing paw right quick! Envision healing love flowing through you and sparking life in your hand!
    Much love and flowers from Berkeley, CA. ❤

  • @helencolville7759
    @helencolville7759 Рік тому +1

    Belated birthday greetings to Grady! That cake looks really yummy! Hope you feel better soon x

  • @MonicaReents
    @MonicaReents Рік тому +2

    You never fail to fill my cup with inspiration! Thank you so much ❤️
    Happy belated birthday to Grady! 🎉 🎉
    I hope you heal quickly and that you didn't get sick from getting worn out. Take care!

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому +1

      I’m glad to hear it was inspiring! ❤️

  • @chrislennon5055
    @chrislennon5055 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for what you do. Always inspiring.Always makes me smile. Take some time and take care of you!

  • @mariac4602
    @mariac4602 Рік тому

    Sandy, that WAs a busy week! I loved this video, and your joyful and honest reaction to life’s ups and downs. Please do take time off to heal . I know from personal experience that our bodies do not take kindly to being ignored especially when they are sending out clear signals to rest. God bless.

  • @allysonberry8708
    @allysonberry8708 Рік тому +1

    Happy Birthday Grady! 🎉 🎂
    For your DS sticks I’d make a swatch on a circle or rectangle sticker and just stick that on the outside of the stick. You can write on the sticker the info you need or maybe just the color will do.

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому +1

      Been thinking about doing that! Good tip

  • @karenseluga534
    @karenseluga534 Рік тому

    Great real life video. I especially relate to trying to manage all the things while painting outside, and being exhausted after putting on a party, and your arm needing healing. Thank you for making these videos for us and hope you heal well.

  • @aekorfker
    @aekorfker Рік тому +1

    I’m still watching but I’m enjoying it so much, your videos help me reconnect with the playfulness I lost a bit along the way.
    The birthday looked lovely, congratulations 🎉
    I’m glad you left it in, these are things that cross my mind too 😂

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому

      That’s so funny! Grady actually wasn’t too bothered by it 😂. Guess he’s use to me.

    • @aekorfker
      @aekorfker Рік тому

      @@sandihester 🤣

  • @HappyArtDesign
    @HappyArtDesign Рік тому +3

    Always looking forward to your video's Sandi! Thank you! ❤ Nice to see a familiar thing amongst your new art materials: the olive green gouache from Talens 😊 Plakkaatverf is Dutch for gouache. Here in Belgium gouache from Talens is probably the most used paint at school in art classes.

    • @sandihester
      @sandihester  Рік тому +1

      Ahhhh! I really like the paint and will likely order some morw

  • @laurar430
    @laurar430 Рік тому +1

    Happy Birthday to you, Grady! Your cake was gorgeous! I don't know how you keep your car seats so clean. Take care of yourself, Sandi, and rest up. Thank you for your great video.

  • @chrisgregore359
    @chrisgregore359 Рік тому

    I LOVE your videos and I LOVE the music in this one. God is so good and merciful all of the time, even when we don't understand things in life. This is a great song. 🙂❤

  • @MichaelWurmJr
    @MichaelWurmJr Рік тому +2

    Love a Sandi art vlog! And Happy Birthday Grady!!! 🥳🥳

  • @janicepruitt3458
    @janicepruitt3458 Рік тому

    Enjoy your art process. It’s blazing hot where I live too. I have a set up for my car that I just haven’t used yet. Time for me to use it. Sometimes I sit in my car after work to “decompress”. Adding art at that time may better help the end of my crazy work day.

  • @KLeonardM
    @KLeonardM Рік тому

    Great video Sandi. So much fun

  • @cesaraugustoalarcon7129
    @cesaraugustoalarcon7129 Рік тому +1

    Saludos aca en 🇨🇴👍

  • @kanamichelle7404
    @kanamichelle7404 Рік тому +1

    DYING a over the period panties😂! SANDIIII!!! Happy belated birthday to Grady! Watercolors will always be my first love for the very reason that they are so portable. Oh, and FUN! I hope you recovered from your sickies, Sandi, or never got it. There are better excuses to take a break, wink wink. I love your long videos. Post as many as you want! Okay, and now fork over some of that gorgeous cake! 🍰